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Jewellery, Decorative & Fine Arts — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:327
Sale Title:Jewellery, Decorative & Fine ArtsLots with images:327
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:257
Date:30-Nov-2021
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A platinum, emerald and diamond ring, A 2.70ct transparent bluish green oval/cushion mixed cut Colombian emerald, (lightly included), claw set and surrounded by Swiss cut diamonds, the triple split shoulders set with two baguette and two brilliant cut diamonds, TDW 0.70ct.
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A 14ct rose gold, ruby and diamond ring, a 1.95ct transparent, dark red ruby, (moderately included), surrounded by twenty-four round brilliant cut and eight baguette cut diamonds, upright shoulders, TDW 0.72ct.
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A 14ct white gold, tanzanite and diamond ring, a 3.55ct oval mixed cut transparent bluish violet tanzanite (very lightly included) claw set and surrounded by a double halo of twenty-four round brilliant cut diamonds, TDW 1.00ct.
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A silver, star ruby and diamond dress ring, a 10.00ct oval cabochon semi-translucent purplish red star ruby claw set with eight baguette diamonds set to each split shoulder, a marquise and brilliant cut diamond set to the centre of each split, TDW 0.96. (four baguette diamonds with chips).
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A 14ct white gold, rubelite and diamond ring, a 6.30ct oval mixed cut transparent purple-red rubellite (moderately included), in a partial rub-over mount with thirteen round brilliant cut diamonds grain set to the domed shank, TDW 0.50ct.
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A 9ct gold and emerald ring, A 6.05ct oval mixed cut bluish green emerald (moderately included), in a rubover mount, tapered rounded shank.
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A 14ct white gold, tanzanite and diamond cocktail ring, a 7.47ct cushion cut violet tanzanite (included), double four claw set, surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds with further diamonds set to each shoulder, TDW 0.40ct, (J-M colour, SI2-I2 clarity), ring size M½.
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A 14ct white gold, aquamarine and diamond cocktail ring, a 14.51ct oval cut blue aquamarine (slightly included), claw set, surrounded by a band of round brilliant cut diamonds with further diamonds set to the triple split shoulders and shank, TDW 0.79ct, (I-K colour, SI1-I1 clarity), ring size P.
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A 14ct white gold, morganite and diamond cocktail ring, an 8.10ct oval cut, pink morganite (slightly included), bezel set and surrounded by twenty-four round brilliant cut diamonds with a further diamond to each shoulder, TDW 0.71ct (J-L colour, SI1-I2 clarity), ring size O ½.
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14ct gold, emerald and diamond cocktail ring, an 18.11ct emerald cut emerald (moderate inclusions), claw set with a 0.29ct round brilliant cut diamond to each upright shoulder (J-K colour, SI1-SI2 clarity), TDW 0.59ct ring size M ½.
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A 14ct. gold, aquamarine and diamond halo ring, a 5.94ct emerald cut aquamarine (slightly included), claw set and surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds with further diamonds to each shoulder, TDW 0.41ct, (I-K colour, SI1-I1 clarity), ring size M ½.
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A 14ct rose gold, aquamarine and diamond halo ring, A 2.71ct round cut aquamarine (eye clean clarity), claw set and surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds with further diamonds to the shoulders, TDW 0.30ct (I-K colour, SI1-I1 clarity), ring size K½.
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A 14ct white gold and diamond vintage style halo ring, a 0.51ct pear cut, yellow diamond (VSI-VS2 clarity), claw set and surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds (I-J colour, SI1-I1 clarity), with further diamonds set to each shoulder, TDW 0.74ct, ring size M.
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A 14ct rose gold and diamond antique style ring, a 0.36ct marquise cut champagne diamond (SI1-SI2 clarity), claw set with a round brilliant cut diamond to each side, (I-J colour, I1-I2 clarity) all three diamonds surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds with further diamonds to the shoulders, (J-L colour, SI1-I2 clarity), TDW 0.95ct, ring size L½.
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A 14ct white gold, ruby and diamond vintage style halo ring, a 6.04ct pear cut red ruby (enhanced), bezel set and surrounded by a halo of twenty-eight single cut diamonds (H-J colour, VS2-SI2 clarity), TDW 0.36ct ring size M.
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A 14ct gold, tanzanite and diamond vintage style halo ring, an 11.34ct oval cut purplish-blue tanzanite (eye visible inclusions), claw set. and surrounded by a halo of twenty-four round brilliant cut diamonds (G-H colour, SI1-SI2 clarity), TDW 0.52ct, ring size O ½.
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A 14ct white gold, emerald and diamond Art Deco style halo ring, a 6.99ct octagonal cut deep green emerald (eye visible inclusions), bezel set and surrounded by a halo of thirty-six round brilliant cut diamonds with a further three diamonds to each shoulder, (I-K colour, SI1-SI2 clarity), TDW 0.35ct, ring size M.
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A 14ct rose gold, sapphire and diamond antique style halo ring, a 5.58ct oval cut dark blue sapphire (slightly included), bezel set and surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds with a further two diamonds set to each shoulder, (J-M colour, SI1-I1 clarity), TDW 0.58ct, ring size N.
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A 14ct white gold, Ceylonese sapphire and diamond double halo ring, a 1.32ct oval cut, blue, Ceylonese sapphire (slightly included), claw set and surrounded by a double halo of round brilliant cut champagne diamonds (J-L colour, SI1-I2 clarity), with a further six diamonds to each shoulder (J-L colour, SI1-I2 clarity), TDW 48ct, ring size M½.
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A 14ct gold, sapphire and diamond cocktail ring, a 12.04ct oval cut inky blue sapphire (included), claw set surrounded by small round brilliant cut champagne diamonds with further diamonds set to the ornate shoulders, TDW 0.83ct (J-L colour, SI1-I2 clarity), ring size N.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond ring, sixteen small princess cut diamonds set to the centre of a halo of small round brilliant cut diamonds, with scrolling diamond set border, TDW 0.59ct.
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An 18ct white gold, sapphire and diamond ring, a 1.61ct oval cut medium blue sapphire claw set and surrounded by ten round brilliant cut diamonds, TDW 0.64ct, TSW 1.61ct.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond set band, the centre of the band set with baguette cut diamonds between an outer row of small round brilliant cut diamonds, TDW 1.15ct.
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An 18ct white gold, diamond and pearl ring, an 1.1 cm black pearl set to the centre of a halo of eight een small round brilliant cut diamonds, TDW 0.46ct.
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An 18ct white gold, tanzanite and diamond ring, a 3.19ct oval cut violet blue tanzanite claw set with four small round brilliant cut diamonds to each side, domed tapering shank. Certificate available.
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A 14ct white gold pink sapphire and diamond vintage style halo ring, a 0.72ct pear cut pink sapphire (slightly included), claw set and surrounded by a halo of round brilliant cut diamonds with further diamond set to the split shoulders, (J-M colour, SI1-I2 clarity), TDW 0.35ct, Ring size N.
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A 14ct white gold, yellow sapphire and diamond ring, a 0.81ct oval cut, yellowish-orange sapphire (eye clean clarity), claw set, the triple band set with fifty-four brilliant cut diamonds (J-L colour, SI1-I2 clarity), TDW 0.27ct, ring size N.
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A retro 14ct gold, coral and white sapphire cocktail ring, sixteen red coral cabochons claw set in an open dome mount with five facet cut sapphires.
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A handwoven all wool Shiraz rug, the field decorated with floral medallions and geometric motifs, multiple border guards, blue grey and caramel on a rich red ground. 150 x 100 cm.
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A mixed weave Berjusta rug, decorated with twin tree medallions, framed by star motifs. 200 x 127 cm
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A Balouchi rug, hand knotted, decorated with three medallions on a geometric patterned field. 160 x 85 cm
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Three Persian scatter cushions, oblong with kilim faces, zippered closures.
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Three Persian scatter cushions, square with kilim faces, zippered closures.
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An Afghan bedding bag, suitable as a large bolster pillow, Hand knotted wool pile face, reverse is flat kilim weave cotton. 115 x 52 cm
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A Berjusta mixed weave rug, wool pile and weave, decorated with a fantastic geometric pattern framed by a large stylized floral border. 190 x 125 cm
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A Turkish patchwork carpet, made up of various coloured geometric patterned kilims., 176 x 130 cm.
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A semi-antique Afghan carpet, Hand knotted will pile, repeating diamonds motifs and multiple borders. 200 x 155 cm.
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A Caucasian wool rug, the field decorated with a triple geometric medallion, geometric motifs to the border guard, plaited fringe to one end. 170 x 100 cm. Provenance: The estate of Max Cryer.
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An impressive long runner, the field decorated with eight conjoined medallions in red, camel and black. 502 x 88 cm. Provenance: The estate of Max Cryer.
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An Afghan hand knotted runner, decorated with large 'elephant's foot' motifs. 295 x 80 cm.
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A Sumak flat weave rug, hand woven with fine beljik wool, patterned with two conjoined medallions framed by multiple borders. 200 x 120 cm
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An Afghan Akal gul hand knotted carpet, decorated with large medallions comprising four palmettes outlined with hook motifs. 190 x 150 cm.
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An Afghan Chobi hand knotted circular carpet, with central floral field framed by a lotus border, diameter 165 cm
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An Afghan Andkhoi hand knotted carpet, decorated with six large medallions and secondary medallions on a rich red ground, framed by multiple borders. 240 x 180 cm.
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A finely hand knotted large Turkman carpet, decorated with a multitude of small gul motifs in diagonal lines, framed by multiple narrow borders. 350 x 250 cm
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A fine large hand knotted Persian carpet, the field decorated with a multitude of flowers around a central medallion, the quadrants and multiple border guards with conforming decoration. 350 x 200 cm.
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A large Persian hand knotted carpet, the red ground field with restrained floral decoration, central small medallion, conforming decoration to the corners, repeating fine floral decoration to the multiple border guards and other tones of indigo, tan, green and blue. 300 x 200 cm.
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#A fine silk pile hand knotted Iranian Qum carpet, decorated with a sixteen-point central medallion surrounded by a field of floral islimi tendrils, framed by a main cartouche border. 300 x 200 cm. (Purchased from Silk Routes Artefacts and Carpets Ltd 10/11/1997 for $9000)
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A Victorian walnut side table, with double turned and fluted columns on stretchered base, scroll legs, original white porcelain castors. In good polish. 106 x 44 x 71 cm.
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A Victorian figured and burr walnut Davenport desk, tooled leather hinged top, hinged lid top compartment, banded inlays, scroll front supports, one with repair. 54.5 x 54 x 85 cm.
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A Regency mahogany small Pembroke table, two drawers to one end, faux drawers to the other, raised on turned tapering legs. 32 x 50 x 66 cm.
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A Regency mahogany Pembroke table, drawer to one end, faux drawer to the other, single flame solid plank top, restrained turned legs with original brass cup casters. Old screw repair to top corner. 110 x 86 x 73 cm.
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A Victorian mahogany washstand/desk, plain short upstand back, two frieze drawers, turned columns with shaped stretcher base. 114.5 x 50.5 x 83.5 cm.
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A Regency rosewood games/worktable, the fold-over top with chess board inlay, above a single frieze drawer and work well, raised on scroll supports from a double stretcher base with lion's paw feet. 53 x 38 x 79 cm
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A 19th century giltwood harp by Johann Andreas Stumpff (1769-1846), seven pedals, fluted column, acanthus leaf detail, the brass plate with maker's name and London address. Satin birch frame with gilded highlights, some later refurbishment. Height 174 cm. Provenance: The estate collection of Prof. G. Dawson, Auckland. Purchased Cordy's December 1997.
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A 19th century country pine baker's dough bin, raised on square section legs, evidence of old borer to base of legs. 70 x 41 x 64 cm.
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A 19th century country pine baker's rack, four shelves. 86 x 400 x 140 cm.
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A Georgian mahogany bedside cabinet, short wooden gallery with handholds, tambour slide and drawer to the front, raised on square section tapering legs. 47.5 x 44 x 76 cm.
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A Victorian ottoman, concave form, upholstered in blue velvet, the top in a floral and geometric tapestry, raised on squat bunt feet and ceramic casters. 80 x 58 x 42 cm.
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A Victorian grandfather armchair, restrained relief carved leafy detail, buttoned backed. The scroll legs with original white porcelain castors.
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A Regency mahogany fold-over top supper table, cross-banded and ebony strung, single frieze drawer, restrained turned legs with lobed band. Good dark polish. 102 x 45.5 x 75 cm.
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A William IV rosewood circular centre table, thumb moulded edge, the tripod base with bulbous column and scrolling feet, diameter 130 cm.
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A good Victorian mahogany banquet extension dining table, the wide top with crank extension to accept two original leaves, turned and lobed legs, raised on metal castors. In good polish. 133.5 x 249 x 70 cm. Some slight fading to the top, the leaves a little darker
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Seven early 19th century, country oak ladderback chairs, turned spindles, rush seats, turned front stretcher. 50 x 38 x 91 cm.
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A set of six 19th century, country elm spindle back chairs, shaped apron to front, turned legs, stretcher base. 46 x 34 x 90 cm.
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A set of six Victorian mahogany, Admiralty back dining chairs, turned and fluted front legs, red velvet upholstered seats.
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An 18th century oak settle, four panel back with rope strung seat, raised on square section legs with stretcher base, upholstered squab cushion. 184 x 56 x 103 cm.
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An oak 17th/18th century coffer, in appealing rustic condition, iron hinges and lock, notched decoration to the edges, with old repairs. 101 x 41 x 72 cm.
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A Georgian oak five drawer chest, flat front, of small proportions, brass handles and keyhole escutcheons, raised on bracket feet. 94 x 47 x 94 cm.
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A Georgian mahogany five-drawer flat front chest, two half drawers over three full width, inlaid stringing, bone keyhole escutcheons, raised on ogee bracket feet. 120 x 54 x 108.5 cm.
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A Georgian mahogany fall front bureau, the interior with standard pigeonholes and drawers, four full width drawers, raised on bracket feet. Requires some attention. 107 x 50 x 104.5 cm.
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An Edwardian Arts & Crafts. metamorphic library steps, decorative bar backs to the chair, leather inserts to the steps. 38 x 33 x 85 cm.
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A vintage industrial clerk's chair, the wood seat in metal frame with plain metal back and unusual quadrupod base. Height 94 cm.
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A Victorian mahogany twin pedestal desk, embossed leather insert with three drawers, each pedestal with another three drawers. 122 x 53 x 73 cm.
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A five tier Globe Wernicke library bookcase, with leadlight glass and original label. 86 x 31 x 158 cm.
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A small Georgian mahogany wall cabinet, small proportions, two panelled doors, architectural pediment, two shelves to the interior. 63.5 x 15 x 61 cm.
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A Victorian tall mahogany side cupboard, single panel door and sides, opening hinged flap top with sliding supports. 47 x 49.5 x 99.5 cm.
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A late Georgian mahogany cabinet, narrow proportions, two panelled doors, the interior with four shelves, raised on bracket feet. 97 x 30 x 118 cm.
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A Victorian mahogany bookcase cabinet, the top with plain pediment over two domed glass doors, small corbels to each side, with three shelves to the interior, the base with two frieze drawers, conforming wooden domed doors and matching corbels, raised on plinth base. 119 x 44 x 211 cm.
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An 18th century oak Welsh dresser, the open back with three shelves and two small cupboards, the base with three drawers. 180 x 44 x 208 cm.
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A Baroque style coffee table, the elaborate painted and gilded base in the form of urns, faces and flowers supporting a variegated marble top. 12 0 x 60 x 52 cm.
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A vintage French wrought iron cafe table, old green paint finish, raised on tripod base. 54.5 x 70 cm.
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A 19th century French walnut secretaire a abattant, one drawer above the fall front enclosing a fitted interior, small cupboard to the base, brass fittings, reeded half columns to each side, variegated grey and white marble top. 90 x 35 x 140 cm.
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A Louis XV walnut, flat front commode, variegated marble top over three full width drawers, brass handles and keyhole escutcheons, raised on curved carved feet. 132 x 74 x 87 cm.
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A Louis XV walnut commode, two half drawers over two full width, elaborate brass handles and keyhole escutcheons, ormolu embellishment, variegated marble top. 130 x 64 x 84 cm.
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A French marble top, walnut Bouillotte table (gambling table), the top with brass gallery, raised over an inlaid apron with small drawers and slides, slender tapering legs. 65 x 74 cm.
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A French Louis XV style walnut framed, cane backed canape, cane back, restrained carved frame, unholstered in a deep cream linen. 128 x 60 x 98 cm.
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A French salon chair, the gilded frame upholstered in a self-patterned apple green velvet. 57 x 52 x 91 cm.
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A late 19th century Chinese ornately carved temple top display shelf, the pagoda top with phoenix, bat and florals amongst craved bone clouds, sinuous floral side panels, dragons in full relief to the front column supports, conforming decoration to the shelves, the base gallery with square scroll frieze, shishi finials. Raised on sturdy scroll legs with block supports. Some restoration and loses. 104 x 42.5 x 185 cm.
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A good c1850 Japanese paulownia wood merchant's locking chest, 'Choba-Dansu', with pair of sliding doors above a combination of drawers, three secured by a locking bar, the single cupboard door enclosing three drawers, multiple locks and various metal fittings, complete with three keys. 66 x 34 x 74 cm. Late Edo period.
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A good original 19th century Japanese Kaidan Tansu step chest, Meiji period, of cypress and cedar construction with a combination of five doors and six drawers all in keyaki wood, the eight Japanese red pine steps displaying gold old wear. Provenance: Purchased in Japan some 20 years ago, from a merchant family home located in the village of Kurama, just north of Kyoto. Increasingly rare on the world stage especially given its original condition. Fumigated on arrival to New Zealand a decade ago. Minor…
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A large Japanese 19th century six panel screen, hand painted green rolling hill landscape with lake & foliage on gold leaf. Height 172 cm.
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A vintage Chinese rosewood display cabinet, comprising six shelves, three cupboards and two drawers, decorated with plants and birds. 34.5 x 95 x 22 cm
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A 20th century Chinoiserie grandmother clock, decorated in traditional gilded designs on a black ground, chiming the quarter and hour. 33 x 20 x 165 cm. Provenance: From the estate of Max Cryer.
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An Edwardian bamboo over mantel mirror, multiple shelves with two small glass fronted cabinets, decorated in the Chinese manner. 112 x 20 x 100 cm
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An Edwardian Aesthetic movement overmantel mirror, ebonised paint finish with painted gilt floral decoration to the scrolling top. 51 x 96 cm.
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A Regency mahogany mirror/hat rack, eight decorative hooks with a drawer to the base. Provenance: From the estate of Max Cryer. 95 x 14 x 107 cm.
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A small French giltwood overmantel mirror, the pediment of roses, the sides decorated with gilded tassels. 50 x 88 cm.
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A small French giltwood overmantel mirror, the pediment in the form of a basket of flowers and gardening equipment, tassels to the side of the frame. 54 x 94 cm.
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A Victorian Eastlake Gothic mirror, the decorative oak frame with burr maple insert and plain mirror. Provenance: From the estate of Max Cryer. 65 x 140 cm
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